Almost a decade ago I got a message from an admired relative who very politely and honestly wanted a better understanding of how I disagree ...

I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night Alive as you and me Says I, "But Joe, you're ten years dead" "I never died," say...

Joann Weeks has died. We first knew her as Joann Brannon the art teacher. Then we were thrown in with her as we campaigned for Mildred Greea...

Twenty years ago today I began writing this blog with the following manifesto.  I'm sure if I were writing it now there'd be some ed...

 At a doctor's office today I saw this cartoon framed on the wall of the waiting area and snapped a picture of it. I immediately shared ...

The Last Walnuts I roll up the last walnuts As the days dwindle. We watch our shows on the new large screen. You beat me at the word g...

Sheila and I drove to Woodstock today to attend the memorial service for our friend and former pastor George Freeman. I think George would h...

  I hope many of my friends who vote Democratic will join us Thursday evening for this regular monthly meeting. I know of no special program...